According to the Telegraph, a study completed by Imperial College London has indicated that ether and bitcoin adoption will be the “next natural step for the global economy”. This is because
these two cryptocurrencies have passed one of three tests to become a universally recognized currency. They both act as a store of value, passing the first test. Additionally, if the current rate
of growth continues, both bitcoin and ether could soon pass the remaining two tests. The study predicts that within a decade people will be using bitcoin to make regular purchases.

Cryptocurrency based assets and the concept of money

The study was commissioned by the eToro exchange, who have not been hesitant in cryptocurrency adoption. Professor Knottenbelt of Imperial College London indicated that “cryptocurrencies have
already made significant headway towards fulfilling the criteria for becoming a widely accepted method of payment”. Dr. Zeynep Gurguc from Imperial College London made the point that the concept
of money is evolving, and we have quickly moved from cash to card to contactless payment. The next natural step is a wide use of cryptocurrencies along with cryptocurrency based assets.

“New payment systems (or asset classes) do not emerge overnight but it is worth noting that the concept of money has evolved – even in our lifetime – from cash to digital or contactless payments.
The wider use of cryptocurrencies and crypto-assets is the next natural step”
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